CABLES.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXV, Issue 1998, 6 February 1907, Page 2

CABLES.

, 1-IiKSH ASSOCIATION —COPYRIGHT. LONDON, Feb. 4. Damages and costs have been awarded the native dockers recently flogged at Lagos, South Africa. [A cable dated December G last stated that it was alleged by_ the natives of Lagos that a British port official had inflicted 25 lashes on 12 native dockers for asking for wages due, declaring themselves to be starving.] . Numerous skating iatalities have occurred in England. Mr. Charles Carr Ashley, late of Kingston-on -Thames, bequeathed 1,70,000 to the Royal Life Boat Institution. The Earl of Port Arlington has married Mr. G. S. Yuill's daughter Winifred. Obituary: The Marchioness Florence Cecilia Hastings, who eloped while betrothed to Air. Chaplin. The Perth police captured Gibbons, the gaol-breaker, in the act of attempting to dynamite a merchant’s safe, adjoining the railway bridge. The extinguished fuse was connected with an explosive which was sufficient to wreck the bridge. Sir Evan Alacgrcgor, permanent secretary to the Admiralty is retiring. He will ho succeeded by Mr. Charles Inigo Thomas, assistant secretary. . Arotovski’s Antarctic _ expedition starts this year. It utilises motor sledges. kustostoN, Feb .4. A committee of me reh ants ana ethers of Jamaica are considering a reconstruction scheme under which it is proposed to ask the Imperial Government for a loan of a million P° n,l d' S JOHANNESBURG, Feb. 4. The announcement is made that an eight hours’ day has been conceded to underground workers on the Rand. BERLIN, Feb. 4. Many German Radicals dread the prospect of the Clericals and Conservatives dominating the Reichstag Count Bulow’s supporters polled at the first ballot 4.925,500, against 5,890,000 polled by the Clericals, Poles, and Social Democrats. The increase in the Social Democrats’ poll compared with 1905 was a quarter of a million. Numerically they are the largest party. VIENNA, Fell. 4. M. Lauber, an Austrian, has invented a liile 211 b lighter than the Alannlicher and which fires fifteen shots a minute. ADELAIDE, Feb. 5. The Maelgwyn’s mast were gone and her decks swept. She v;?s drifting away from the island. The Alidgaid kept'in close proximity to her for some time, but it was impossible to board owing to the rough weather. Tucker and Forwood have made statements denying the charges or Customs frauds. Tucker declared that anything that had been done to rob the Customs had been done without his knowledge. Forwood denied anv agreement with Tucker to r obthe'Customs. gYDNEY g It is considered probable that the Maeldwyn’s crew have landed at Lord Howe Island. . . . The Cricket Association nas agreed to lift the suspension from pilayers if the latter make application. The first Australian dental congress has opened. It is largely attended. The steamer Kent brought thirtyfive disappointed Australians from South Africa. A number are penniless. They give direful accounts of the labor conditions. The Kent made an unsuccessful search for the missing dredge AYalrus.

MELBOURNE, Feb. 5. A bottle thrown from the Antarctic ship Discovery in December, 1903, has been washed ashore in the vicinity of Cape Schauk. Received Feb. 5, 10.5 p.m. BERLIN, Feb. 5. The German National Liberals yesterday lost four seats and gained two. The Centre party lost one and gained four. The Landowmers’ Union and Socialists each gained one. Tlie Conservatives lost one. SYDNEY, Feh. 5. The area of plague rats found in the city is steadily extending. The health authorities declare that unless people can he galvanised into some general - action serious consequences arc probable. ADELAIDE, Feb. 5. The largest fire for many years gutted IJarrold, Colson, and Co.'s ironmongery warehouse, over an area 70 by 250 feet. The stock included a consignment of cartridges,-which for a time at the height of the fire kept up a fusillade on t-lie buildings on the opposite side of the street, rendering the work of the firemen dangerous. Governor Lo IJunte was early on tlie scone, and placed liis horse at the disposal of the firemen, and rendered solid assistance in moving the engine and hose. The damage, is roughly estimated at £75,000. SYDNEY, Feb. 5. The new shipping agreement filed in the Arbitration Court will be operative for three years. The wharf laborers obtained increases for day work from 12 to 14, and for nighs work from 53 per centum. Unionists are given preference over non-union-ists, shipowners having the right to fill up with non-unionists if the supply of unionists is short. The overtime rate is fixed at two shillings. A Board of Conciliation, consisting oi three representatives on each side, is pievided. ADELAIDE, Feb. 5. The insurance on ft Ison’s total £07,300, including National, New Zealand, £0000; Standard, New Zealand, £5000; South British, £4OOO. Received Feb. 5, 11.31 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 5.

Reuter’s correspondent at Rome reports that Vatican circles are rather satisfied with the circular. Mr. Henniker Heaton, in a letter to the Times, says that Jamaica negroes chiefly fear annexation by tiie United States. There would have been a riot if Admiral Davis’ force had remained ashoro 48 hours. Tho Admiralty has decided that the Capo and East Indian stations shall co-operate, in command, the former to be senior to the latter, the ships of tho two stations to he interchangeable, and changes to be made on the grounds of health. Tho Unionist party of Perth, in recognition of his personal worth as a citizen, elected unopposed Sir Robert Pullar, Liberal, in succession to Mr. K. Wallace, who lias been appointed Chairman of the London County Sessions. PARIS, Feb. o. M. Briand, in a circular to French prefects concerning the condition of leasing churches to priests, declares that recognition of the hierarchy may be included in such agreements. Received Feb. 6, 12.12 a.m. LONDON, Feb. 5. Reuter’s correspondent at Capetown reports that a strong body of influential persons representing all South African colonies of all shades of politics, have pledged themselves to strenuously promote federation.

Tho Mansion House Jamaica relief fund lias reached £48,000. The Senate of the University of Dublin lias adopted a resolution declaring Mr. Bryce’s scheme fatal to the best interests of liberal Universityeducation, besides being unjust to Trinity College. Received Feb. 6, 1.7 a.m. SYDNEY, Feb. 5. The value of minerals raised in New South Wales last year was £8,170,000, an increase of £1,084,000. Tho coal output was of record value, £2,337,000, an increase of £353,800. Gold, 253,9870 z, of a valqc of £1,079,000, decrease of £86,000. Silver, lead and concentrated ores, value £3,157,000, an increase of £439,000. Received Feb. 0, I.IG a.m. ADELAIDE, Feb. 5. Pellets from exploding cartridges at the fire injured two firemen, but not seriously. Previously firemen courageously removed 150 cases of cartridges; 200 pounds of gunpowder in the building is believed to be still intact. Books and papers of the firm were rescued. Falling walls seriously damage;} the telephone lines. The firemen, by great efforts, prevented the spreading to adjoining premises, though Barker and Chambers’ warehouse was considerably scorched and flooded,.

BRITISH POLITICS. MR. CHURCHILL AND THE HOUSE OF LORDS. Received Feb. 5, 10.7 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 5. Air. Churchill, speaking at Alaucliester, attacked. the House of Lords, characterising it as an agent of one party, and the champions of the landed interest. He declared that before appealing to the country tlie House of Commons must pass a couple of good ludical Budgets. The power of the puiso was the first great weapon whereby members of the House of Commons was able to make their will effective over tlie whole area of Government and legislation.

IRISH PARTY. Received Feb. 5, 10.7 p.m. LONDON, Feb. 5. At a meeting in Dublin Air. John Redmond was re-elected Chairman of the Irish Parliamentary party. Air. John O’Donnell was excluded, and Air. Sheehan was not re-admitted. Messrs. Crean and Gilhooly dissented from the decisions. THE THAW CASE. Received Feh. 5, 12.12 a.m. NEW YORK, Feb. 5. The case for the prosecution has been closed. Air. Gleason, counsel for the defence, pleaded hereditary insanity, declaring that Thaw acted without malice, in self-de-fence, believing the threats made against him by AVhite. His speech concluded with an appeal to the jury to say they would have done the same in his position considering the stress of wrong and hereditary taint. SPOTTED FEVER. LONDON, Feb. 5. Cerebro-spinal meningitis in Belfast and Glasgow is still spreading.

AFFAIRS IN RUSSIA. ST. PETERSBURG, Feb. 4. All the prisons and fortresses of Warsaw are filled to overflowing. The ' Governor lias directed the release of prisoners arrested owing to the excessive zeal of the authorities. M. Stolypin declares that if the the Duma will co-operate the Government will introduce local self-gov-ernmept, improve the judiciary and executive, and with extensive agrarian, labor and educational reforms, strengthen and regulate the pnn ciplos of genuine liberty as announced from tlie Throne. The press contrasts the Government’s excellent intentions .with the acts of its subordinates. JAPAN AND AMERICA. NEW YORK, Feb. 4. General Funston, commanding officer in California, declares that an energetic enemy, able to transport a division of infantry, would be easily able to capture San Francisco. He urges the strengthening of the coast defences. President Roosevelt' has arranged a provisional agreement with Japan, and submits it to the Californian school officials to jirevent misinterpretation. He appeals to the State’s common-sense and patriotism to effect a settlement.

THE PREMIER’S TOUR. MELBOURNE, Fob. 5. The s.s. Mongolia, by which Sir Joseph Ward journeyed on the trip from Sydney, struck a submerged object and broke a propeller blade. Sir Joseph Ward has conferred with Sir AV. Lyne. In an interview, Sir Joseph Ward said: Regarding the formation of a Council of Advice, we have Americans and Germans right under our lee, a positive menace to us, and tlie British Government lets them take all the best harbors in Samoa. The control of the South Pacific is of vital importance to both New Zealand arid Australia. Sir .Joseph Ward continued: “But the British Government does not see this, because it is ignorant of the interests involved. With the Council of Advice in existence we could prevent any further blunders being made at our very doors. The Council would also be useful in regard to pi otecting our right' to exclude aliens. When treaties are being made the Council could keep our views before the Government of the day. Sir Wilfrid Laurier, in private letters to me, also expresses himself in favor of such a Council, and with the help of Air Deakin the three of us ought to be able to carrv it through.”

COMMERCIAL. LONDON, Feb. 3. Hemp is firm. January to March shipments is quoted at 39}. . SYDNEY, Feb. 5. Competition for all good-condition-ed sorts is keen. Last week’s rates for greasy- were up to 13}d. Press Association. WELLINGTON, yesterday. The Department of Industries and Commerce lias received a cable from the High Commissioner, London, dated February 2: The mutton market is weak. The quantity going into consumption is very small, but the supply meets the demauds. .Light Canterbury mutton is scarce, and is quoted at 4jd. The average price of heavy-weight Canterbury is 4-Jd per lb. North Island mutton is quoted at 4§d per lb for light and heavyweights respectively. The lamb market is quiet, as buyers are not prepared to make forward purchases. The present prices of tho market are very unsettled on account of contradictory reports which are current regarding the drought affecting New Zealand shipments. Tho nominal price of New Zealand lambs is 6d per lb, and Axistralian is quoted at 4Jd per lb. The beef market is dull, liind quarters are quoted at 3|d, and fores 2Jd. The butter market is steady, and there is fair demand for. better grades. New Zealand butter is giving satisfaction to buyers, and the choicest brands are quoted at 104 s per cwt., Australian 90s, and Danish 114 s per cwt. The cheese market is firm, with an upward tendency, and there is a good demand at 64s for New Zealand manufacture. The hemp market is quiet but firm, good business is being done for good fair grade on spot at £4O. January to March shipments £39, fair current Manilla £43. There is a better demand for cocksfoot seed. Bright dressed, 171 b to the bushel, is quoted at 48s per cwt. The following arc shipments received from the River Plate during January: Mutton — London, 61,90 S carcases, Liverpool 81,396, Huh 12,546, Newcastle 20.175, Cardiff 6358, Southampton 2151, Plymouth 1617, total 150,241. Lamb: Loudon 1809 carcases, Liveipool 4102. Hull 1716. Newcastle 9.79, Cardiff 695, Southampton 296, Plymouth 100, total 9694. Butter: 11,063 cwts toLondon, Liverpool, and Southampton. CHRISTCHURCH, yesterday. The fourth wool series were held today. Prices ranged as follows: Medium to good merino lOd to llid, inferior Bkl to 10}d, half-bred super 12jd, to 13^d, medium to good lid to 11 Rl, inferior 9}d to 1C jd, crossbred medium to good lOd to lid. inferior 9d to 93d, longwool, medium good 9}d to lOd. inferior S'd -to 9d, Down wool medium good lOd to 103 d, inferior 9d to 9}d, halfbred super I0:?d to ll}d, medium good 9d to lOd, inferior 8d to 9d, crossbred pieces super Bd_ to 9Jd, medium good 7d to Bd, inferior sid to Old, merino pieces medium good B}d to" 93d. inferior pid to Bd. The market is easier. There were 3231 bales offered.